This quote makes me think about how most people react to people with disabilities. They see first and foremost the person’s limitations.

Then they start coming up with assumptions about the person then miss out on getting to know him or her. If they look at a person with a disability with understanding, they get to know the person as more than a disability.

Thanks Maria. I couldn’t agree more. Your response describes the way people should see other people with or without a disability, but it seems it’s more prevalent around people with disabilities.

In my own experience it’s either down to ignorance, not caring enough or literally having a problem being around people with a disability. Not everyone can cope with the experience of dealing with a disability.

I like this quote because it says to me that I shouldn’t limit myself to only what I see. I know it’s possible to achieve more, in my instance having cancer doesn’t mean I have to sit down and be complacent.

I can take hold of my own future and find meds that will help me live a better life, even if it means going against my doctor’s beliefs, (which are narrow minded).

Thanks Maria for being open with what you’re dealing with. If you believe that what you’re doing is right for you and feel comfortable with your decision, it’s not for someone else to decide.

Regardless of your doctor’s professional advice, individually it is down to us to make our own decisions. If you see, think and believe that what you’re doing is right for you which possibly will go against your doctor’s advice, that is your decision to make.

At the end of the day, how we see ourselves is what matters. It’s right for you to decide and make the decision for yourself, even if goes against a professional’s advice.